Charles Trevelyan

British politician and economist

Charles Trevelyan was a British politician and economist who served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1846 to 1852. He was a key figure in the British government's response to the Great Famine, and his policies have been widely criticized for their inadequacy. Trevelyan was a strong advocate for laissez-faire economics and believed that the market should be allowed to regulate itself. He was also a strong suppo...